9/11 remembrance blunders

May 22, 2014 1:12 PM

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Apparently no one noticed that a restaurant would open inside the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. Relatives of those lost in the attacks slammed the move, while the restaurant's management claimed a portion of the proceeds would go to the upkeep of the museum. less

Apparently no one noticed that a restaurant would open inside the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. Relatives of those lost in the attacks slammed the move, while the restaurant's management claimed a ... more

Photo: Associated Press

Apparently no one noticed that a restaurant would open inside the... Photo-6340442.86299 - SFGate

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Prior to the opening of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York, there were reports that first responders visiting the museum were kicked out so a cocktail party could be set up. Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg was reportedly in attendance. less

Prior to the opening of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York, there were reports that first responders visiting the museum were kicked out so a cocktail party could be set up. Former Mayor ... more

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Prior to the opening of the National September 11 Memorial and... Photo-6340444.86299 - SFGate

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The Starkville Daily News published this marketing promotion on 9/11. To add more salt on the wound, the promotion costs even more than the standard one-year home delivery subscription which costs $8.83 a month. (via jimromenesko.com) less

The Starkville Daily News published this marketing promotion on 9/11. To add more salt on the wound, the promotion costs even more than the standard one-year home delivery subscription which costs $8.83 a ... more

In what appears to be a case of misused words, New York Knicks J.R. Smith went on Instagram, urging fans to "celebrate the deaths of the people in 9/11!"

In what appears to be a case of misused words, New York Knicks J.R. Smith went on Instagram, urging fans to "celebrate the deaths of the people in 9/11!"

In what appears to be a case of misused words, New York Knicks J.R.... Photo-6340448.86299 - SFGate

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The Los Angeles Lakers tweeted this #neverforget image featuring Kobe Bryant. On closer inspection, you can see Bryant is wearing an American flag remembrance pin on his jersey, but mostly everyone thought this was an incredibly tacky promotion. The Lakers quickly took down the image and apologized. less

The Los Angeles Lakers tweeted this #neverforget image featuring Kobe Bryant. On closer inspection, you can see Bryant is wearing an American flag remembrance pin on his jersey, but mostly everyone thought ... more